When you think about females who were pioneers in their respective fields, the names Rosa Parks, Betsy Ross and Clara Barton come to mind. However, when the Capitol receives its first life-size statue of a woman this summer, it will be a 7-foot bronze sculpture of Nettie Depp.
No one asks to be a crime victim. For many, the experience is the worst situation they will ever face. And for some, it is also their last.
"There is nothing permanent except change." --Heraclitus
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While legislators are meeting in Frankfort during this year's General Assembly session, they will look for ways to improve Kentucky's communities, grow the state's workforce and provide an affordable way for students to attend and pay for college.
Following a long weekend honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the Kentucky General Assembly returned ready to work on your behalf in Frankfort. The atmosphere in the Capitol was one of anticipation as hundreds of citizens rallied for causes in the Rotunda and met with …
A bill has been filed in the 2020 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly to impose an excise tax on the sale of e-cigarettes.
Too many people are turned off and tuned out to the overheated rhetoric of our national and even state-level politics.
I joined legislators from throughout Kentucky in Frankfort this week as House and Senate members convened the 2020 Regular Session. I am always reminded that it is a privilege to serve this district and our communities, an honor and responsibility that I take very seriously. I hope to contin…
The first week of the 2020 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly has come to a close. We had a productive week in Frankfort and left with confidence in what the session has in store. It was a pleasure to begin the session on Tuesday with a visit from the 100th Army Band from Fort …
When I started the #BadBillWatch last week, little did I guess I'd have so much material to work with in so little time.
As we move into the new year, I've been reflecting on what we have accomplished in 2019 on behalf of the 1st Congressional District. Every time I returned to Kentucky throughout 2019, I heard loud and clear the priorities of my constituents, which have been to enact policies that put working…
2019 was the year of the meme. A meme is a humorous image, video or text that is copied (often with slight variations) and spread rapidly by Internet users. If you've been on Facebook at all the past couple months, you probably saw that image of the blonde woman screaming and pointing at a w…
FRANKFORT -- Daniel Cameron's mother tried to stay composed as her son placed his left hand on a maroon colored family Bible.
As we round out an exciting year of celebrating Kentucky Farm Bureau's centennial, I find myself reflecting on the past -- the past year of celebrations and the past century of Kentucky Farm Bureau. After all of the 100-year celebrations, ceremonies, presentations, and excitement, it is clea…
Local news is the bedrock of America's democracy, holding leaders accountable and keeping residents informed about what's happening in their communities. Without regular, high-quality news coverage, communities see increased government costs. People who are regular news consumers are also mo…
In April of next year, the U.S. Census Bureau will begin the decennial census of every household in the United States. While the census will be used for several governmental determinations such as apportionment of Congressional seats, the data is also incredibly important to Head Start progr…
A proposed bill for the 2020 General Assembly seeks to expand the list of those allowed to vote with an absentee ballot to include medical professionals, first responders and other "essential services personnel."
To obtain a college degree, many students must take out student loans to pay their way through school.
December, most notably known as the month that ushers in the holiday season, is also National Drunk and Drugged Driving (3D) Prevention Month -- serving as a reminder to us all to hand over the keys to a sober driver when overindulging.
A recent report indicates parents' mental health can play a significant role in their child's physical health.
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National partisanship in the U.S. has been on the rise for decades. We thought political division was bad in the 1990s when Republicans impeached President Bill Clinton. We thought we had reached peak division in the 2000s when Democrats were constantly aghast at the decisions of President G…
One of the main answers we have for the current problems with Kentucky's economy is to encourage local entrepreneurship -- small, locally-owned businesses which create jobs and help sustain the community's economy.
Governor-elect Andy Beshear and future First Lady Britainy Beshear are holding an inauguration poster contest and invite children to submit artwork reflecting Kentuckians working together to accomplish "common goals we all share."
No matter where I'm meeting with Kentuckians, whether it's in Pikeville, Paducah, or my office in Washington, D.C., the issue of infrastructure is always a top concern. Just last month, as I made my way to those cities and dozens more, I heard about many projects in desperate need of funding…
There is no doubt that putting in place quality infrastructure, including roads, bridges and water systems, is incredibly vital to our quality of life. We depend on safe roads, quality drinking water, and reliable forms of energy. It makes perfect sense that these should be among the most im…
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He kept the state in suspense for more than a week, but in the end, Gov. Matt Bevin conceded the governor's race to Attorney General Andy Beshear, rightfully concluding "we're going to have a change in the governorship based on the vote of the people."
The Bluegrass State is synonymous with horse racing, bourbon and Kentucky Fried Chicken. However, the time has come for Kentuckians to put down the drumstick and pass on the extra helping of mashed taters. Data released this week shows Kentuckians' waistlines are expanding.
More and more health professionals are establishing that vaping is harmful to users and Kentucky lawmakers are taking an aim at the new epidemic.
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Whatever plans you may have for November 5, I hope they include a visit to your polling place to cast your ballot in this year's election. Every election is important, but this one is particularly critical as we will be voting for our Governor and Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secre…
I'm writing to support Michael G Adams in the November 5 election for Secretary of State. Michael was proudly born and raised in Paducah and is the only Western Kentuckian running for statewide office. All of our constitutional officers are from East of I-65, and it is time Western KY had a …
One look at the calendar will show you how quickly this year is slipping away. We have only 8 Sundays until Christmas, 9 until we welcome in the New Year and less than 80 days until the Kentucky General Assembly convenes the 2020 Regular Session.
The Kentucky Democratic Veterans Council endorses the full slate of Democratic candidates in the November election.
I wish to make this crystal clear, I condemn anyone who will use the shooting at Marshall County High School for political and/or monetary gain.
BY Rep. Chris Freeland
We, the citizens and voters of Marshall County, owe the Honorable Federal Judge Russell of our district, the U.S. Constitution and the Kentucky Constitution, a big "thanks" for protecting the people of Marshall County in the E-911 case, and for the $7.00 fee to be collected by our power comp…
"There is nothing permanent except change." --Heraclitus
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While legislators are meeting in Frankfort during this year's General Assembly session, they will look for ways to improve Kentucky's communities, grow the state's workforce and provide an affordable way for students to attend and pay for college.
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